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A dense outdoor procession crowd moves along a dirt path. In the foreground, band musicians in red-and-white uniforms with gold-trimmed caps play brass instruments, including a tuba and trumpets. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with a lanyard smiles and gestures, and a man in a white cap and white shirt stands among devotees wearing orange and saffron shawls. Orange and yellow ceremonial umbrellas with painted emblems rise above the crowd, and a trident-topped standard appears at upper right. A white-clad figure in the centre-right stands out in the crowd. Many people are visible, with more heads packed behind them.

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January 01 20092009-01-01A dense outdoor procession crowd at a festival, with many people in white kurtas and dhotis and others in saffron-orange clothing and garlands. In the foreground, brass band musicians in red and white uniforms with gold-topped caps play trumpets, a sousaphone-style tuba and a snare drum. A man in a white knitted cap stands at left. At center, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with a red-orange shawl stands among the crowd, and devotees with raised hands surround him. Orange and yellow ceremonial banners with circular emblems rise above the crowd at the top of the frame.2009-01-01A dense street procession crowds tightly around a central group of men in white kurtas and dhotis. On the left, a man in a white cap plays a trumpet while a crowd in white and orange surrounds the scene. At center, a drummer strikes a large snare drum, flanked by bandsmen in red uniforms with gold-brimmed caps and brass instruments. On the left, a figure in an ornate orange and gold robe with a red shawl and long hair stands among devotees; his face is not visible enough to judge. Orange and saffron banners with embroidered emblems rise above the crowd, and devotees wear orange and white. Many onlookers press in from both sides, some raising hands.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01Outdoor procession on a dirt path lined with a dense crowd of men in white shirts and dhotis. Ornate multicoloured canopy umbrellas with gold finials and orange flags rise above the group. A brass band in red and white uniforms with gold-trimmed caps plays drums and tubas in the foreground. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis wear rudraksha malas, and a woman in white and gold garlands walks among them. A man in a white kurta with a white shawl gestures toward the band. A large white-capped figure stands at left. Palm trees and a painted banner appear in the background. The photo is typical of a KAILASA ratha procession with band accompaniment.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A crowded street procession with many people pressing forward. Colourful umbrellas with yellow, blue and red panels and flags with emblems are raised above the crowd. A brass band in red and white uniforms with white peaked caps plays trumpets and drums in the foreground. At the centre, a man in an ornate white and gold garment with long hair stands under the umbrellas, with a yellow-robed figure beside him and devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls around. Several men in white with hands folded or raised greet the procession. Onlookers in saris and orange garments line the sides.2009-01-01A dense outdoor procession crowded with people in white clothing. Several men in white kurtas and white shirts dance and gesture with raised arms in the foreground. Behind them, saffron-robed figures with orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads walk among the crowd. Above, ornate multicoloured umbrellas with gold tassels and orange flags are visible. Brass band players in red-and-white uniforms with trumpets and drums, and white peaked caps, march at the lower edge. A man in a white knitted cap and a woman in a yellow garment are also visible, and the scene is packed with onlookers.2009-01-01A dense outdoor procession of many devotees and onlookers moves through a crowded street lined with palm trees. Several colourful striped umbrellas with yellow, blue and red panels and gold fringe are carried overhead. Men in white kurtas and dhotis walk alongside, while others wear orange saffron shawls and sashes. Brass band musicians in red uniforms with tall gold-trimmed caps play trumpets and drums in the foreground. Orange and saffron flags flank the route. A figure in an orange garment with a long dark wrap stands near the centre of the crowd, possibly at the heart of the procession, with a hand raised. Women in saris and salwar kameez are visible among the crowd.2009-01-01A dense outdoor procession crowd celebrates with raised arms and clapping. In the foreground, several uniformed brass band musicians wear red and white tunics with gold-and-cream peaked caps, one playing a large bass drum and another a tuba. Around them, devotees wear white kurtas and orange saffron clothing, and a man in a light beige kurta at centre raises his arm amid the throng. Orange and saffron ceremonial flags and banners are visible above the crowd, and a figure in the upper left holds a ceremonial staff. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance cues, so the identity remains uncertain.2009-01-01